Learn what drives design trends, see the power of collaboration and hear insights from world-leading colour and interiors experts when the International Industry Seminar Series returns to the Australian International Furniture Fair and Decoration + Design in February 2011.
Wednesday 2 February
10.30am - 11.30am
Design and Colour Direction 2011/12
Janice Lindsay, PINK Color + Design (Canada)
Join Canada’s leading colour designer, Janice Lindsay as she explores how colour is no longer a four-wall commitment, but full of surprises. The direction that interior design and colour are taking is more relaxed, intuitive and natural, with high intensity colour interrupting formality. Hear key influences that drive future markets and explore interior design and colour direction.
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Creating Ambiance
Mary Shaw, Sequana (France)
Award winning designer Mary Shaw, creator of textiles and homewares company Sequana, will discuss the power of ambiance and its creation through textures, colours and comfort. Join Mary in her journey of inspiration, influences, style and emerging interior trends. This stunning visual presentation is not to be missed.
Thursday 3 February
10.30am - 11.30am
The Three C’s: Collaboratively, Collectively, Cooperatively
Peter Ireland, Allen Jack+Cottier Architects
From major residential & entertainment projects, to hotels worldwide, internationally acclaimed architect Peter Ireland will present examples from his experiences to discuss the three C’s and the process of collaboration with other designers to meld ideas for creation. Join Peter for a first-hand look into the process and results of working collaboratively, collectively and cooperatively with designers, architects and clients to ensure a positive outcome every time.
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Design and Colour Direction 2011 – 2012 (repeat of Wednesday session)
Janice Lindsay, PINK Color + Design
Friday 4 February
10.30am - 11.30am
Design Futures presents A Shared Table
Genty Marshall, New Black Global Trends
Launching the first edition of Design Futures, Australian trend specialist, Genty Marshall, isolates the desires that are shaping our personal spaces and inspiring
our designers. A Shared Table explores how the communities and personal relationships of a new generation are challenging old conventions and offering new solutions through design. Colour, form, style and inspiration from across the globe is laid on the table in this exclusive presentation.
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Global Trend Edit
Heidi Dyt, WGSN - homebuildlife
Join Heidi Dyt from WGSN as she discusses the key global trends affecting the upcoming seasons for Autumn/Winter 2011/12. Looking at three key macro trends for these upcoming seasons, Heidi will explore what they mean for mood, colour, print, bed, bath and table. There will also be a preview of the themes and mood for Spring/Summer 2012.
Tickets: Pre booking is essential and costs are associated with seminar tickets.
Organiser: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd
Further information is available from Australian Exhibitions & Conferences and bookings can be made at the AIFF or the Decoration and Design websites.
